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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-31
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Washington camp. P. o. s. of A

Washington Camp, F. o. s. of A.
 At "a meeting of Washington camp No. 1 P. O. s. of A., held last evening officers as follows were elected: President, R. S. Holmes; vice president, H. B. Nichols: M F. O., M. s. Wadhams; R. s., A.. s. Welch; F. S., 0. H. Hill; Treas, G. H. Rowland Con-, w. G. Tyler; I. G., F. E. Wadhams; o. G., A. J. Blake; trustee, l.. A. Horton.
 ENDOWMENT RANK, K. OF P.
 The section of Endowment rank No. 149 elected the following officers last evening for 1888: President, F. W. DawIess, reelected for the fourth time; vice president, Erwin Barnes; secretary and treasurer, A. c. Jones, reelected.
 vote of thanks in the form of $1O bill was rendered the president for his faithful ness. A like vote of thanks was also ten dered Mir. A. c. Jones for kindDess and courtesy shown to members of the rank.
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G4IediIa1.
The Only Remedy Contagious Blood Poison.

Mir. D. D. Adams, Union, South Carolina, writes "I was afflicted with terrible case of blood poison for about thirteen months. was treated by the best physicians and used various kinds of remedies, but received no substantial relief. finally tried the Swift sound and weiI.''
 Col. B. H. KIeser, editor and proprietor of August 3, isS7, writes: When l was a young man, through indiscretion, I con mo for years. Some five or six years sincc I was troubled with pains. so as to advertised % the s. S $. in my VI paper for several years, concluded I would try 1t to see if there was any. efficacy in the medicine. I commenced using it according to directions and used half dozen bottles. was once at a way station and, getting left, I walked the seven miles and have never felt any return Of the old nlalady. Alter experiencing the the result I am sixty-eight years of age and I feel now like young man and can go to the % ease when G necessary t1 ana set up rom six venience. I send you this without solicita-
 Mir F. Woehl, 211 North Avenue, Chicago, under date Of J;ine 12, 1887, writes 1T deem 1t my duty to thank you for the cure re- tracted very severe case of blood poison ing about two years ago. Hearing of your prietor Of which persuaded me to buy a preparation of his oF,n, which he said was and grew worse all the time. At last got disgusted and despatred Of a cure. 1 met 8 friend ThO LolQ me that your medlclne naQ cured him. went to the same druggist again and demanded your medicine. He re- uctant!y sold me twelve bottles, and am now perfectly cured. l write this for the benefit of sufferers, to prevont their being deceived by false representations. thank you again for the benefit derived from your medicine"
 Dr:J \. Cheney, 2 pro ninent physician, residing in Elaville, Schley County, Georgia, in a letter recountiEg the fnfallibie success he has fn curing contagious blood poison cases in his extensive practice, writes: "Those who know the almost inevitable, permanently dangerous effects of mercury will welcome your discovery of S. S. S. as a boon to humanity. The medical profession always wary of proprietary medicines is coming slowly, and in some cases secretly, to the use of s. S. s. fin cases of blood dis order. or course Q medicine that cures poisoning in It's worst form must purify the blood of every disorder"
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.
 Drawer 5, Atlanta. ia
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-31
A RUNAWAY

On Court Street Ends in the Upsetting
 Of an Oyster Cart.
 Oysterman George Dayton, of Fair Haven, left his team standing in Union street near the City market yesterday morning, when 6 passing train frightened the animal, which started on run up Union street. As the horse turned from Union into Court street he was thrown down and the wagon upset, scattering several bushels of oysters in the street. The horse was uninjured and the wagon only slightly damaged
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Dec. 50-The reunion of the Congregational church and Sunday school took place on Wednes- through the day and only gave way just in time for the people to go, there large attendance. The whole programme exceedingly interesting and reflects much credit on those who planned i-.
 Rev. Mir. Reynolds opened the exercises with prayer. Miss Annie Reynolds gave series of in- teresting sermons. The report of the treasurer show ed that the class contributions amounted to SS25. The secretary'S report, given by Miss Mary Bassett, gave the number present every Sunday, sixteen. The number of deaths seven, a larger number than any time in fifteen years
 A solo was sung by Mrs. W. L. Doolittle. Two young daughters of Mr. Munson Bassett rendered a duet very finely. It remarked that those voices might be aAvaluabe addition to the choir in
 ''Papa's Letter. was read by Miss Edith Good year in manner calculated to touch the hearts of the people
 James Reynolds gave short account of his re- exceedingly interesting.
 At the close of the entertainment in the church the company adjourned to the lecture room, which era tables wero loaded with good things to eat and pleasant social time enjoyed while gathered around them. Ice cream, oranges and peanuts furnished by the superintendent were duly appre- ciated. As 8 whole the reunion was pronounced the best ever held by the North Haven Congrega- tional church.
 The Christmas tree exercises of Miss Mary Bas. SetGs scheoI were held on Friday afternoon instead of Sunday as before stated. MrBassetti is too much Of church going man to open his house for Christ mas festivities on Sunday.
 The annual meeting of the Congregational church was held yesterday afternoon. large number was present. Reports of the several officers were read. The clerk reported thirteen additions to the church. The superintendent gave the number of Deacon Elliott reelected clerk and treasurer. Deacon O. B. Foote, whose term of office expires this time was reelected, also F. c. Bradley, who is absent in California, re-chosen member of the standing committee
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NEW YORK, DeC. 5U.
 The stock market excessively dull to day. The trading was of the smallest retail character and only oue stock fluctuated widely 1 per cent. Rrading and the VanderbiIts attracted the most attention but Union Pacific was a mild fea ture and became strong the renewal of the rumor that Congress would probably take action favorable to the company. New England, Western Union and Richmond and West Point were all firm at times and toward the dealings were en- hVened by sharp spurt in Manitoba, which, however, sank into duIness again, the advance being lost, though it afterwards regained portion of it. Opening and closing prices were close to- gether. Railroad bonds were dull but firm.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires Of BUNNELI & SCRANTON Bankers and Brokers.
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STATE PERSONALS.

General Hawley left Hartford for Washington yesterday morning
 MT. Frederick O. Penfield vice consr1l general sailed for England on Wednesday in the steamer Aller
 MT. J. F. Ripley of the firm of Ripley Brothers, Hartford has just returned from business trip to Los Angeles Cal, where the firm has taken orders for the decoration of some handsome residences. the orders making substantial addition to the hoI- iday business.
 The Rev. L. L. Potter, of Hartford, will preach in the Union Or. Meredith's) Congregational church Boston, on Sunday next
 By it's mild, soothing and healing proper ties, pr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst cases of nasal catarrh, also ''cold in the head" !" coryza and catarrhal headaches 50 cents by druooists
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length decorated with evergreens and wax candles. affair creditabIe to the parish as joyous to the favored. Rector Morris stepped upon the lad of the Bethlehem babe were beautifully rendered
 + h;ja Eon; S @ i s s it axe ihs1 st ais s HI of agonizng pain he relieved, and the wound is healing.
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8Ifsce1I 1Iament1s.
To be Happy

one must be healthy, and to be healthy. eat
 FOuldss Wheat Germ Meal, that wonderful breakfast cereal made from the germ and gluten of the wheat ber- ry. Thousands and thous- ands to day have dropped oat meal and use wheat germ entirely. Once you use 1t you win always have it in your house. The boys and girls will grow stronger and study better on this food. Don't fail to try it. All grocers sell it. Two Ib. package 15 cents.
 BUTLER, BREED & CO.,,
 AGENTS,
 Boston. Masa.
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CAsAHeRR IN NEW ENGLAND.
 RlY,s Cream Balm

The best remedy for it's purpose I have sold.-John Hooker, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
 An article of real merit. .-C P. Alden, Drug gist, Springfield, Mass.
 Those who use it speak highly of it-Geo. A. Hill, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
 Cream Balm has given satisfactory results W. P. Draper, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
 believe Ely's Cream Balm is the best arti- cle for catarrh ever offered to the public It has given satisfaction in every case-Bush & O., Druggists, Worcester, Mass
 d29 eod&cw2wk
 Always purchase the best, it will be the cheapest in the end. Cotton seed oil, bartyes and other minerals used to cheapen lard are very injurious. Lard made by Sperry & Barnes is strictly pure. Warranted free from any adulteration d29 cod St
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Tae 4rtrrmal and Courier.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CrfY, 45 cENTs A WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH, $500 A YEAR. THE SAME FERRIS By MAIL.
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Government bonds closed ss follows:

Clesiag quotations Reported over Private Wires to Edwin Rowe Ak Co., ComInissin.. Msr- chants. 4os New York Produce Exchanes. New York
 The following shows the quotations at F. a. tChfcego efmel for the past three days:
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StaFIn's New Haven Transport,
 ti0n Line.
Ra1IEuada.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN
 AND HARTFORD R. R.
November 6. 1887.


TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS: For New York Yorkcaa a*a5s, *4;ao GdaiIy excep agss fo4o afG fii5o 2i1p a. f1 @ GsS 85O sso 4o9 05 *5:65 S:40 'To5 30 way to Bridgepor 8:o0 m 5:o0 sdC 5so 7o5 75 .s5 4O 44O
 Washington Night Express via Harlem fo fkiver6Leaves at s11So P m daily; stops at Mil For Boston via springfeld-s1:02 6:52, 500 *11;o5 2; m t1:16, BIO, F6:26 p. m. SUNDAYs-1:Oa night, *6:26 p.
 .*1:so, s:05, *1030 fast express, *3:O0 p. m. fast express 6:16. SUNDAYs-*1:30 a. m.
 For Boston via Hartford and New York and New England R. R.-#2:30 a.. m. daily.
 For Boston via Air Line and N. Y. and N E R. R-8:i5 5 5oo a m, 1:s5, +5:oo p. m. fast express
 For Hartford. Springfield. NIerfden. HsTori GS5 a night 8n5 +ns d9s Right Ei9 sO to sio 5os 5 o5 to sGS RaroT 6 s s1s ol1s SUNDAYs-*1:O2 night, *6:26 D. m. SHORE LINE DIVISION.
 For New London, Etc.-"1:so night. SOS, rl0;So, Ill lI;05 D g. ; mi zoe 555 6;l5 G8;15 and sso m. Guilford accommodation Wednesdays and Sat. urdays only) SUNDAYs-*1:3o night. AIR LINE DIVISION.
 For N1Iddletown, TgIIIfmantic. Etc. Leave New Haven for all stations SIS a. m, 125 s5:9o, 6:15 p. m; SUNDAYS -*5:00 p. Connect at Willimantic with N. Y. and N. E. and N. L. and N B. R. at Turnersville with Colchester Branch H658 8:55 D. m.
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
 Trains leave New Haven, via the New Haven and Derby R. R., connecting with this road:
 For Waterbury. Litchfieid. VInsted, and way stations, connecting at Ansonia nt 7:15 9:52 a. m., 100, 2:30, 5:45 D. m. For Waterbury, THROUGH CAR. but not for Watertown, Litchf1eld or Winsted, at 9:52 a.. m.
 For Waterbury and WatertOyVn, con meeting at Ansonia, at 2:30 p. u.
 For Waterbury, connecting at Ansonia at FOO p.
 For New Haven: Leave Winsted at 7:1s,s:4o am. 1:20p. m., with through car from Waterbury, and 6:10 p. m.; leave Waterbury at 5:3O, S:S6 Ghrough car), and 1054 a. m., 2:42 Ghrough car) and T:31 D. m.
 NORTHAMPTON DIVISION,
 For North Adams, Turner's Falls Williamsburg HOlyoke and New HarIfOrd and intermediate stations, trains p. m.
 For " estheId and points this side, at 6:25 p.
 From Westheld, trains arrive at s:17 and 8:55 p. From Northampton 4:55 D. m For Saratoga at 7:45 a. n., arriving at s:15 D. ID. Train leaving New Haven at 400 D. m. con M sRf saEPR1 Saratoga at oa4 R
 General Supt. Gen. Pass. Agent sExpress Trains +Loeal Express. New Haven and Derby Railroad. Train Arrangement eonnencing Monday, No
 LEAVE NEW HAVEN At7:15 and 9:5s a. m., 1:CO. 2:S0. 5:45, 7:oo D.
 LEAVE ANsONIA At 6:S5 9:d5 and 1l:40 a. h.. 320 and 60O and s:1I Special trains leave Ansonia at GAS D. m. and New Haven st lf:15 ?. DO. Saturdays only trains of the Naugatuck railroad, and at New Haven with trains of N 9' N E. & a @ R R New Haven. Nov r 1887 -' 9NP
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THE COURT RECORD.
City Court - Criminal Side Judge
 Pickett.

Pickett. Theft-George B. Golden, $7 fire, 30 days in jail Michael Brady, $7 fine 30 days in jail Michael Ken ney, $5 fine, months in jail. Non-support of wife-Elmer T. Culver, continued to January 7. Breach of the peace-Frank Flynn, continued to January 51; John Ruttege-, continued to January 3I.
 Vagrancy-Michael Coffee, discharged
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General sfate News.

AT WATCH HILL.
 The late Dan Manning used to be pstron al Watch Hill and his presence was utilized as draw A. B. Burleson of Jewett City, prominently iden- tifed with the manufacturing interests of eastern Connectlcut, died on Thursday, aged 70.
 SETTLING FOR FIGHT"
 John Haley of Hartford is in the pusilistic field again with challenges to Houlihan or Nelson for a bare knucke fight, 5000 side, under London prize notice.
 wEsLEYAN's CATALOGUE.
 The Wesleyan catalogue for 1sS7-1SeS is now out. tesn States. The library has s6 oo6 Volumes and the geology and biology collection has 135 900 speci- prizes and scholar hips are Si3oo a year. The faculty numbers nineteen.
 HOUSE BURNED-Loss S7,500
 A Hartford ice house was burned yesterday morning. It was owned by Patrick Clifford and a foundry on Grove street adioined The ice house was empty of ice but had lot of sawdust in it and this with the sawdust-p packed walls made a big blaze. The department worked about hour on the fire, but could save only the charred frame $i5oo. H5s The building was insured for S'OO Loss
 AND GAME.
 Game Warden Collins writes to the Hartford Courant apropes of the charge that owls and hawks destroy many game birds and gives the re- suits of numerous examinations by microscopists He says that over two hundred specimens of hawks and owls of many varieties gave evidence that they live on small birds, frogs, snakes, field mice grass anu SLAnh dAlh4SllS. Ab IS a pleasure to read further that the sn1aIl birds'' are generally English sparrows. He also says that they eat very few game birds, and that meal week is enough for any hawk.
 MIDDLETowN's CITY ELECTION
 The annual city election in Middletown occurs January 16. Leading Democrats of the city say that while it is possible to re-elect Mayor Wood ward there is no chance for them to win a vic tory with any other candidate and they are seri- ously troubled because Mayor Woodward declines to allew his name to be used again. The mayors term is for two years, and the Democrats have on- ly chosen the city chief magistrate four times in thirty years. The four Democratic mayors were: Samuel Babeock, elected in 1870 by a plurality of 66 votes; Charles c. Hubbard, elected in 1874 pur- alty 232; D. Ward Northrop, 1884, plurality f6; cessful Republican candidates since 1864 were; Samuel l.. Warner Bartlett Bent, Samuel O. Hub bard O. Vincent Coffin, William T. Elmer Jeseph w Douglas, Slas A. Robinson, Edward Payne.
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NEW HAVEN sTEAMBOAT g..s

NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT {:4s Daily fer New gorA-Fare T5c, ineaa. .f. Ing beTEh-ExcurssoR Kick cts (good days) si.25.
 Steamer C.H.N0RTRABf, Capt. .Wolgemuth leaves rooms sold at Peck 6 Bishops, and at Klock's Drug Store Steamer COMMENTARY Capt. Stevens, leaves New Haven at 1915 a. ID. Sundays excepted From New York-The O. H. NORTHAM leaves Peck Slip at ?. Ill.,, and the CONTINENTAL at Il ?: In- Sundays ezceptes, Saturday 12 o'clock mid Sunday Boat forN York-steamerN NEW HAVEN at fo:3o P. m 6tatercoms sold the Elliott Free stage from Ins. Building ai D. m Tickets sold and baggage checked thro to Philadelphia (vis both routesl, Baltimore an6 Washington
 JAMES H. WARD, Agent. starIn's New Haven Transports
 Ei0n Line.
 Every Day Except Saturday. HeK-A Leave New Haven, from Starin 'x -ssssEzlzssesszED Dock. at 1915 o'clock D. ID. Tha JOHN H. STARIN, Captain McAlister, every Sun day, Tuesday and Thursday. The ERASTUs 6 day and Friday. Returning, leave New York, from Pier 18 foot of Courtland street, at D. m- the Starin every Monday, Wednesday and Friday the Corning every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday The only Sunday ght boat from New York.
 Fare, with berth in cabin, 75c; stateroom $1. Ex cursion tickets .25.
 Free Stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hart ford train, and from corner Church and Chape streets every half hour commencing at s:S0 o'clock D.
 Tickets and Stateroomscan he purchased of the Downes News Co.,, 669 Chapel street, Peck Bishop TOE Chapel street, and at the Tontine Hotel. C. M. CONKLIN, Agent, my31 New Haven. Conn.
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EtnauCIaI.

An Exceedingly Dull Market-Readiag and the VanderbIIts the Chief Fea- lures of Speculation - Prices Shift Hut Little as the Result of the Days Business.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-31

Judge Carpenter of Hartford has declined to sign an order paying the lawyers representing the Continental Life Insurance company in the receiv- erehip proceedings. His reasons that the assets of the insolvent company in the nature of trust funds for the creditors the insurance commissioner representing the latter The officers of the com pany knowing that the concern was insolvent hired counsel to oppose the receivership action, and now they ask that their counsel be paid out of the moneys of the creditors. Services of that nature cannot form the basis of either legal or moral
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SOuthfngton,

December 30.-Union grange of this town at a re- cent meeting passed resolution without dissen-
 ting vote, favoring protection to agricultural inter ests and manufacturing industries.
 There will be watch meeting at the Metho dist and at the Advent church Saturday night
 Princip Il Frederick R. WhittIesey of I4e wis High school is spending the vacation at Savannah, Geor- gia.
 Postmaster Buckley of Plantsyille was in Eliza bethport, N. Y., Wednesday attending the funer- al Of an uncle of Mrs. Buckley.
 The Merchants club have voted to keep the stores closed on New Years day. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lindsay of Delaware coun ty, N Y., visiting their daughter, Mrs Peter Hutton Of North Main street. They are both over seventy-fve years of age Mrs. William Reyes of Iona, Michigan, is visiting here.
 Miss Miller artist, has gone to Cleveland, Ohio where she has commission to do work, which will occupy her tire for three months. The corporations and individuals here who pay taxes on property of more than $5.000 number if ty-Seven.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-31
JUDGE SToDDARD's PARTNERS.


Judge Stoddard of the Superior court who re- tires from the bench January 1, is sending out his cards to the legal fraternity as member of the firm of Bristol, Stoddard 6 Bristol of New Haven
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AT WATCH HILL. The late Dan Manning used to be q pstron al Watch Hill and his presence utilized as a draw ing card
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ECXEMA

have suffered from Salt Rheum for over eight years, at times so bad that could not attend to my business for weeks at 8 time Three boxes of Cuti cura and four bottles of Rssolvent rave entirely cured me of this dreadful disease.
 JOHN THIEL, Wilkesbarre, Pa
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Ce n BACK Ache, Kidney Pains and WeaknesS,
 TNA Soreness, Lameuess, Strains and Pain re-
 E%H lieved in one minute by the Cuticora Anti . FTTT Pain Plaster. The first and only pain-kilI- Ing plaSter. 25 cents. d1Ysawaw
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Sold everywhere. Price, CuT1cURA, tOc; SOAP, 25c.; REsoLvENT, S1. Prepared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co.,, Boston, Mass
 Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases" GA nages. 50 illustrations and 100 testimonials
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John Haley of Hartford is in the pugilistic field again with challenges to Houlihan or Nelson for a bare knuckle fight, $20o side under London prize ring rules the contest to take place at two weeks notice.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-31

A. B. Burleson of Jewett City, prominently iden- tifled with the manufacturing interests of eastern Connecticut, died on Thursday, aged 70.
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ECZEMA.

Some five months ago had the pleasure to in form you of my improvement in the of the Gu ticura Remedies in my of severe Chronic Ec- zema Erythematosa and to day cheerfuly confirm all then said. consider my perfect and complete. and attribute it entirely to your remedies having used no others
 HERMAN ESCEECHARDO.
 g.. .206 Penna avenue St, Louis Mo.
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The Wesleyan catalogue for 1SS7-1SeS is now ou There are 190 students and they represent sevel teen States. The library has 36,oo6 volumes, an the geology and biology collection has 135 900 spec mems. The observatory is finely equipped and tt prizes and scholar. hips are S13,000 a year. I'll faculty numbers nineteen.
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THE DERBY.
New Land for the Derby Railroad Pul

Saturday,. December aI. Iss7.
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ECZEMA And Every Species of Itching and Burning Diseases
 Cured by Cutfcura.

Eczema CT Salt Rheum, with its agonizing itch ing and burning, instantly relieved by warm bath with Cuticura Soap, and single application of Gu with two three doses of Cutcura Resovent, the new Blood Purifier, to keep the blood cool the precipitation pure and unirritatng the bowels open, the liver and kidneys active will speedily cure Ec zema, Tetter, hiDgworm, Psoriasis, Lichen, Pruri- tus, Scall Head, Dandruff, and every species of Itching, Scaly and Pimply Humors of the Scalp and Skin when the best physicians and all known remedies fail.
Wichita eagle., 1887-01-22
The Gar senas for His Uniform

When Prince William, of Prussia visited
the Russian emperor on the occasion OF the
recent imperial hunt at Brest Litovsk. the
car found himself without PruSsian uniform.
and the consequences was that a messenger
had to travel all the way from St Peters
burg by special train to repair the deficiency
The car discovered his loss the afternoon be-
fore Prince Williams arrival Sending word
to his valet to have a Prussian uniform il
readiness for the morrow, the man appeared
to say that by his imperial masters orders all
uniforms had been left at st. Petersburg
An aide-de-camp was sent for: a PruS-
sian uniform must be here by Z o'clock to-
morrow morning Ii was then 4 O'clock
The aidc-de-camp dispatched two kilograms,
one to the master of the imperial wardrobe at
St Petersburg, and the other to the railway
authorities, and about O'CLOCK, locomotive
set off from the Russian capital carrying tho
messenger intrusted with the required dress
Fresh locomotives were in readiness at Duna-
berg and Wilma, and the distance of $50 kilo-
metres was traverSed in thirteen hours, a rate
of seventy-three kilometres per hour, 50 that
the uniform was in readiness for the ear AT
the time fixed-Pall Mall Gazette